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THE WHISTLE OF THE SUGARCANE FIELD

In the terrifying The Whistle of the Sugarcane Field, Christian and Gustavo get lost in a vast sugarcane field in El Valle del Cauca, Colombia, known for the mysterious disappearances of children. While trying to escape from the disturbing whistle that fills the air, they are captured by a ruthless serial killer. In a desperate race against time, the boys struggle to survive as the killer relentlessly pursues them.

  • JUAN FERNANDO MURILLO
    Director
  • JUAN FERNANDO MURILLO
    Writer
  • MATEO IBARRA DUARTE
    Writer
  • SOFÍA GUZMÁN MELÉNDEZ
    Assistant Director
  • JAMES MATHEW CARVAJAL
    Producer
  • JAMES MATHEW CARVAJAL
    Executive Producer
  • SOFÍA GUZMÁN MELÉNDEZ
    Casting Director
  • EYDER CORRALES
    Key Cast
    "IVÁN"
  • SANTIAGO VALENCIA QUIMBAYA
    Key Cast
    "GUSTAVO"
  • EMMANUEL VALENTINO
    Key Cast
    "CHRISTIAN"
  • MARIANA REINOSO
    Director of Photography
  • LILIANA POTTES
    Production Designer
  • MATEO IBARRA DUARTE
    Art Director
  • LILIANA POTTES
    Art Co-Director
  • NICOLÁS GARCÍA
    Costume Designer
  • LUISA FERNANDA AGUADO
    Makeup Designer
  • ALEJANDRO BELTRÁN
    Sound Recordist
  • JUAN JOSÉ PEÑA
    Editor - Animator - VFX
  • NICOLÁS GARCÍA
    Editor
  • NICOLÁS SOTELO
    Color
  • DANIEL CANDAMIL
    Sound Design - Mix - Foley
  • DAVID CANDAMIL
    Original Score
  • SAMUEL ALZATE
    B.T.S Foto / Video
  • MARIANA GARCÍA
    Making Of
  • DANIEL CANDAMIL
    Poster Designer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    EL SILBIDO DEL CAÑADUZAL
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Colombia
  • Country of Filming:
    Colombia
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE OCCIDENTE
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Braco - UAO
    Cali, Valle del Cauca
    Colombia
    June 1, 2025
    University Premiere
    Best Short Audience - Best Editing - Nominated Best Short
  • Cinema Palooza
    Cali, Valle del Cauca
    Colombia
    July 25, 2025
    Premiere
    Nominated Best National Short - Nominated Best National Actor - Best National Director
  • Cali Horror Festival III
    Cali, Valle del Cauca
    Colombia
    September 4, 2025
    Nominated Best National Short
  • Festival Villa de Cine
    Villa de Leyva, Boyacá
    Colombia
    September 24, 2025
    Nominated Best National Passion Short
  • Fantasmagoría
    Medellín, Antioquia
    Colombia
    October 9, 2025
    Showcase
    Nominated Best Student Horror Short
  • FICPO - Pele el Ojo
    Villavicencio, Meta
    Colombia
    October 25, 2025
    Official Selection Best Short
  • Thessaloniki
    Tesalónica, Macedonia
    Greece
    October 30, 2025
    Nominated Best International University Short
  • Festival de Cine de Marinilla - Filcmar
    Marinilla, Antioquia
    Colombia
    October 30, 2025
    Nominated Best University Short
  • Estucine
    Medellín , Antioquia
    Colombia
    November 4, 2025
    Showcase
    Nominated Best National Short
  • V Festival de Cine de Villavicencio - Crisol
    Villavicencio, Meta
    Colombia
    November 28, 2025
    Nominated Best National Short
  • SANFICI
    Bucaramanga, Santander
    Colombia
    February 23, 2026
    Showcase
    Nominated Best National Short
  • CineCaos
    Cuiabá, Mato Grosso
    Brazil
    May 1, 2026
    Darkflix Showcase
    Official Selection
  • Engativá
    Engativá, Bogotá
    Colombia
    July 21, 2026
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • James Mathew
    Distributor
    Country: Colombia
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - JUAN FERNANDO MURILLO

The director is a filmmaker focused on the atmospheric power of Colombian folk horror and the relationship between childhood innocence and the shadows of rural landscapes. His work emphasizes the psychological weight of fear and the resilience of the human spirit, weaving together the traditions of the slasher genre with the historical realities of his surroundings. By treating the environment as a central character, he creates narratives that honor the stories of his community, seeking to transform local myths into sensory experiences that challenge the audience to look beneath the surface of everyday life.

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Director Statement

As a short film produced at the Universidad Autónoma de Occidente in Cali, this project is built upon a haunting synergy of image and sound, where vast sugarcane fields are transformed into a labyrinth of both beauty and dread. The visual language relies on the natural textures of the region to evoke deep isolation, while the soundscape plays a vital role; the rhythmic rustling of leaves and a piercing, melodic whistle serve as the primary triggers for terror. The music and audio are designed to echo the "silenced violences" of the past, using folk-inspired tones to process communal fear and loss. This creative vision proposes that the most profound horror occurs when a familiar sound is distorted into a signal of danger, forcing the viewer to confront the monsters that hide in plain sight.